Pellet Smoker recommendations

CapitalFarmCredit

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I am considering purchasing a pellet smoker to smoke some ribs and briskets. What are some things I should be making sure of in this investment. Are the brands or types you would recommend? Thanks and BTHOASU!

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Javelina

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4:14p, 9/2/15

I've been thinking about picking up a Rec Tec grill, they get very good reviews and they apparently have fantastic customer service.

http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/smoker/rec-tec-grills

http://www.rectecgrills.com/

MK PhD2014

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5:04p, 9/2/15

I bought a traeger. So far it is awesome. Customer service is great as well.

EskimoJoe

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5:31a, 9/3/15

I was going to buy a treager until I saw the green mountain. I bought the green mountain and have been happy.

AggieChemist

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7:48a, 9/3/15

Pellet smoker? Might as well go to Dickie's.

BQRyno

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8:51a, 9/3/15

If you're willing to drop the cash for it, I absolutely love my Mak Grills 2 Star General. There are better pellet grills for grilling, but not for smoking, which is what I wanted. Treaters are fine for less functionality, but I wanted the ability to set temperatures in 5 degree increments, which is what my Mak does from 170 up to 450. You can set programs like set it to "smoke" for an hour, go to 225 until the meat temp hits 195, then drop down to hold it. There's a good bunch of add ons like a smoker box for cold smoking, a griddle, second tier racks, etc. The whole smoker compartment and all the parts inside are stainless, so it'll last forever. The customer service is outstanding. I ordered mine off Big Poppa Smokers because I could get a set for a better price, so I'll link that for you as well as the amazing ribs review and the Mak site.

People may give you crap and see pellet smokers are cheating, but for me it was a simple choice. I love smoked meats. Brisket, pork butt, chicken, burgers, whatever. I could set aside a Saturday once a month to bust out the offset, but I simply want to smoke out more often than that, and I'm pretty sure my lady doesn't want my every Saturday spent tending a fire. Delicious meat plus less time commitment for frequent use led me to pellet smoking.

http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/smoker/mak-grill-2-star-general-pellet-grill

https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/mak-grills

https://www.makgrills.com

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